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If a student has any questions, he or she should see one of the following <br />personnel: Campus President, Director of Admissions, Financial Aid Director <br />or Academic Dean. <br />Insurance <br />Concorde provides students with accident insurance that covers injuries due <br />to an accident that occurs while attending or participating in a Concorde - <br />supervised and sponsored activity. The policy is intended to supplement the <br />students' own insurance, and it requires students to submit claim to their <br />own insurance carrier first (if they have insurance). The insurance has a <br />$5,000 limit on covered benefits. For clarification, students should check with <br />the Campus President. <br />International Student Services <br />Concorde does not admit students based on student visas because Concorde <br />does not participate in the SEVIS program. <br />Language of Instruction <br />All classes at Concorde are conducted in English. No English language services <br />are provided. All students must be able to demonstrate the English language <br />proficiency of a U.S. high school graduate by passing the applicable <br />Wonderiic entrance exam, as indicated on page 8 of this Catalog. <br />Lost Books & Supplies <br />Textbooks and curriculum materials are provided for all students; however, <br />lost books are the student's responsibility to purchase at cost. Students will <br />be expected to furnish such incidentals as paper, notebook, pencils and pens. <br />Maximum Class Size <br />Classes are generally limited in size not to exceed 30 students per laboratory <br />or lecture session. Specific programmatic requirements are addressed in the <br />program section of this catalog. Vocational Nursing classes are not <br />to exceed: 45 students <br />Parking <br />Parking is provided for students. Students park in the parking lot at their own <br />risk. Concorde is not responsible for any damage or loss. <br />Personal Belongings <br />Purses, clothes, books, etc., should not be left unattended, as the school <br />does not assume responsibility for loss or theft. <br />Personal Data Changes <br />Any change of name, address, email or telephone number must be reported <br />to the Registrars/Student Records Manager's office as soon as the change <br />occurs. Emergency information should be kept current at all times. <br />Refresher Training <br />Concorde offers limited refresher training to its graduates. A graduate may <br />apply for refresher training at any Concorde Career College/Institute offering <br />similar classes. <br />Graduates may be accepted for refresher training (excluding externship) on a <br />space -available basis. The graduate must be in good standing with the <br />Business Office. No tuition will be charged; however, there will be a fee <br />for each class/term or partial class/term. The graduate must have or <br />purchase current text(s), workbook(s), and/or uniform(s) as required. The <br />graduate is required to adhere to current school policies governing <br />attendance and dress. <br />Student Affairs <br />Concorde associates make every effort to maintain close communication with <br />their students. Students have access to faculty and administrative staff for both <br />vocational and academic advising. Students experiencing personal problems <br />that require professional advising will be referred to the appropriate agencies. <br />Student Housing <br />Concorde does not assume responsibility for student housing, does not have <br />dormitory facilities under its control, nor does it offer student housing <br />assistance. Living accommodations are available within a convenient <br />distance of the school, and, according to rentals.com, rental properties start <br />at approximately: $950 per month <br />Student Injuries <br />Students injured while attending school, participating in a school -supervised <br />function, or in transit to or from supervised school activities are to report <br />immediately to the instructor who will accompany the student to the <br />Campus President. If necessary, immediate emergency procedures will be <br />implemented, and a member of the staff or faculty will accompany <br />the student, in the absence of a parent, guardian or spouse, to the <br />appropriate medical facility. Refer to the "Insurance" section in this catalog <br />for more information. <br />Student Complaint & Grievance Policy <br />Effective: 06/19/2020 <br />Students are encouraged, at all times, to communicate their concerns to <br />members of the faculty and administration. If a situation arises in which a <br />student has a complaint or grievance the student is to adhere to the <br />following procedure: <br />1. Within 72 hours: Discuss the matter with his or her instructor, if applicable. <br />If not resolved, <br />2. Within the following 72 hours: Discuss the matter with the Program <br />Director. If not resolved, <br />3. Within the following 72 hours: Discuss the matter with the Academic Dean, <br />4. Within the following 72 hours: Discuss the matter with the Campus <br />President/Director. <br />If a student is still unable to resolve the Issue, a written grievance statement <br />along with supporting documentation may be submitted to the Campus <br />President. The written statement should include the details of the student's <br />issue, a summary of the conversations the student had with individuals while <br />following the above procedure, and an explanation as to why the student <br />believes the issue remains unresolved <br />The Campus President will schedule a grievance committee meeting within <br />three business days of receipt of the written grievance. Students are required <br />to appear before the grievance committee. The Campus President will inform <br />the student of the time and place to appear before the committee. The <br />grievance committee has the responsibility of reaching a decision that is in <br />balance with the best interest of both the student and the college. Students <br />will be notified in writing within three business days of the committee's <br />decision. Legal representation is not permitted since a grievance committee <br />meeting is not considered a legal proceeding. <br />2020-2021 Garden Grove Catalog I Publication Date: November 30, 2020 1 Effective July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021 <br />33 <br />